Knowledge, attitude and mis-conceptions regarding copper-T among women and ASHA workers in Bundelkhand region

Piyush Kant Pandey; Manu Shukla; Pooja Yadav; Garima Rai; Preeti Meena; Sneh Mishra; Shivani Rawat

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20252521

Authors

Piyush Kant Pandey Department of Radiodiagnosis, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Manu Shukla Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Pooja Yadav Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Garima Rai Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Preeti Meena Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sneh Mishra Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Shivani Rawat Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20252521

Keywords:

Contraceptives, Copper-T, ASHA workers, Family planning

Abstract

Background: Population explosion is probably the most challenging issue India is facing currently. According to the factsheet of National Family Health survey -5 (NFHS-5), the total unmet need for family planning methods in currently married women aged 15-49 years is 9.4% and the total unmet need for spacing methods is 4.0%. Also, IUCDs hold 2.1% of total share of contraceptives being used.

Methods: 200 women coming to the hospital and 100 ASHA workers of Bundelkhand region accompanying them were included in this survey. They were asked to fill a questionnaire and results were analysed.

Results: 56% of women knew about Copper-T as a contraceptive and only 25.5% women perceived it as an effective contraceptive. Theyraised concerns like bleeding, pain, infection and infertility. 53% ASHA workers reported women have only partial knowledge about Copper T.

Conclusion: Copper T has low acceptance among women due to misconceptions and lack of awareness. Counselling, providing incentives to women, involving men and family members can improve its acceptance.

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